Science Lab Technician (Federal Work Study)

Role summary

Science Lab Technician (Federal Work Study) is a role at Bellevue University in Bellevue, Nebraska, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-08-03. Experience level: 0-2. No degree required.

Job title

Science Lab Technician (Federal Work Study)

Company

Bellevue University

Location

Bellevue, Nebraska, United States

Work arrangement

on-site

Category

Trades & Construction

Experience level

0-2

Degree required

No

Date posted

2026-08-03

Job description

Primary Function: The Natural Sciences Student Lab Technician role provides support to faculty and staff within the CST Natural Sciences Laboratories in their daily operations under supervision.

Essential Functions:

Assist Science Lab Assistant

Preparing chemical solutions and reagents

Preparing and sterilizing media

Ensures proper inventory control

Cleans and sterilizes work areas as directed

Cultures and maintains living biological materials

Assist in field work and specimen collection

Operates and maintains related laboratory equipment

Maintains detailed records of laboratory activities

Assists Primary Investigators, Student Researchers, and Thesis Students

Participates in multiple active research protocols and experiments

Operates and maintains advance laboratory equipment

Follows detailed protocols pertinent to the task

Assists in set-up, maintenance, and tear down of long-term research experiments

Disposes of biological hazardous wastes from labs

Marginal Duties and Responsibilities:

Performs other duties as requested.

Qualifications/Skills:

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Must be enrolled in a Biology major.

Must have completed CH 115, General Chemistry

Must adhere to attendance as scheduled

Must possess strong attention to detail and good organizational skills with the ability to ensure accurate work.

Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality regarding employee information.

Ability to work independently but as part of a team concept.

Working Conditions:

Works in a typical laboratory educational environment.

Works with potentially hazardous materials.

Additional Requirement:

This is a Federal Work Study (FWS) student employee position that is open only to currently enrolled Bellevue University students who have Federal Work Study as part of their financial aid package. Students must have completed a FAFSA and accepted their FWS offer before they can apply for a FWS position.

NOTE: The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved for this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this job. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

The Higher Education Opportunity Act requires institutions participating in federally funded financial aid programs to make information about the institution available to the public, current and prospective students, and current and prospective employees. The Bellevue University Consumer Information webpage, found at www.bellevue.edu/student-support/consumer-information/consumer-information , provides readily accessible information to help consumers make informed decisions about post-secondary education. Bellevue University’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (ASR), found at www.bellevue.edu/student-support/consumer-information/pdfs/annual-safety-report.pdf , provides information about campus crime statistics and institutional security policies and procedures as well as information about student housing fire statistics and fire safety policies. You can obtain a paper copy of these reports from the Bellevue Dean of Students office by calling 402-557-7028. In addition to this, Bellevue University is an Equal Opportunity Employer .